Accommodation

GTC accommodation

Green Templeton College has a good range of accommodation at reasonable rents.

We normally expect to be able to provide accommodation to students for two years, and to most if not all new students. Students migrating to the College after completing part of their course are normally offered accommodation for one year.

There is also limited accommodation for students with partners and families, including a number of self-contained flats and some small houses bordering the College site. Students who are bringing families with them to Oxford are strongly advised to apply for their programme of study as early as possible and to specify Green Templeton College as their preferred college in order to have the best chance of securing suitable accommodation.

Are the rooms furnished, and what will I need to bring with me?

Single rooms are furnished as study-bedrooms. On the main College site they are arranged mainly in groups of 4 to 6 with a shared bathroom and kitchen/dining room. The majority of rooms at St Margaret’s Road are en suite. All rooms have wireless internet access.

Kitchens are equipped with cookers, microwaves, fridges and freezers, and basic cooking utensils including crockery and cutlery. Students should bring their own bedding and towels. (These can be purchased cheaply from large supermarkets and other stores locally.) There are laundry rooms on the College site and at Rewley Abbey Court, and washing machines in the St Margaret’s Road annexes.

Self-contained flats at Rewley Abbey Court are equipped with basic furniture and large kitchen appliances (electric cooker with hob and grill, and fridge/freezer), but students must provide smaller kitchen equipment and all other cooking utensils and basic household items, as well as the items listed above.

How are the rooms allocated?

Rooms for continuing students are allocated by room ballot in March. For new students, we have an on-line self allocations portal opening in April so students can choose their own accommodation. GTC has allocation rights to 25 rooms owned by the University and you can apply for these through Green Templeton College here.

Rooms for new students are allocated in ‘first come, first served’ order from April. If living in College accommodation is very important to you, you are advised to apply early and to nominate Green Templeton College as your preferred college on your application form.

How much will it cost?

Rooms are graded small, medium, large, and twin/double. Prices are given on the details pages, and you can also view a summary of rents here. Rents include energy bills and internet access.

What if I can’t get College accommodation?

The Graduate Accommodation Office lets and manages rooms, flats and houses in and around Oxford city centre, on sites owned by the University, to full-time graduate students. To find further information on graduate student properties, full contact details for the Graduate Accommodation Office team, and how to apply for accommodation, visit the website.

For help with accommodation information for visiting students, academics and staff members, visit the Studentpad website, hosted by the Graduate Accommodation Office, where a number of private landlords advertise for tenants associated with the University.

The University does suggest using only landlords and agents who have agreed to its Ethical Letting policy. Only landlords and agents who have agreed to the University Ethical Letting are allowed to advertise on the Studentpad site, so we are confident you will have a better experience.

It is strongly recommended that you share only with other students, otherwise you could end up with a Council tax bill.

OUSU Community Warden Scheme

OUSU Community Wardens provide support and assistance to Oxford University students living in private accommodation who experience problems with landlords, house-mates and neighbours. They also provide advice and regular updates on local community issues, such as safety and recycling.

The service works with the University's Student Advice Service, Oxford City Council and Thames Valley Police, as well as with our counter-parts from Oxford Brookes University.

Services are confidential and completely free (costs are covered by Student Union).

Residence limits

The University requires that all graduate students live within 25 miles of Carfax, the crossroads at the centre of Oxford. A student who feels there is a good reason why they should be allowed to live further away should ask the College to apply for a Dispensation on their behalf. Contact Alison Franklin in the first instance.

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